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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2011_03_24 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- When Dr. Friedrich Schmitz- Hertzberg was living in Toronto in 1953, he saw the Dunbarton area in Pickering needed a doc- tor. “In this area, there was no physician,” said his wife Kathleen Schmitz-Hertzberg, a Quaker. The doctor took on the job and the family’s leg- acy in Pickering began. The family is one of a dozen being featured at the Pickering Public Library throughout the year in celebration of Pickering’s bicentennial. The couple’s son Andreas Schmitz-Hertzberg and daughter Eve Schmitz-Hertzberg were also in attendance at a library celebration on March 22. The Schmitz-Hertzbergs and their two children moved into “a nice, big old house” in Dunbarton Village and the doctor opened his practice in October 1953 on the ground floor of the family home. 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Le Centre d’emploi est à votre service, on vous attend! 2H - 57 rue Simcoe Sud, Oshawa ou sur le web: www.emploi.cofrd.org Fourth annual event on March 26 KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- For one hour, people are being asked to sit in the dark. The fourth annual Earth Hour goes from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 and everyone is encouraged to turn off lights for 60 minutes. Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 to raise awareness of climate change and it’s now a World Wildlife Fund event. Municipalities in Durham are join- ing residents by turning off non-essential lighting Saturday evening. Glenn Kippen, the director of support services in the Regional works depart- ment, says lights at the headquarters in Whitby will be dimmed “to our acceptable safety levels.” Lights will also be dimmed throughout the headquarters building, with the excep- tion of the third floor, where the Durham Regional Police have offices, he says, add- ing some lights in the parking garage will be turned off or dimmed. Other Regional buildings, such as homes for the aged, will reduce lighting “as much as they can” while maintaining resident safety, Mr. Kippen says. Facilities such as water treatment plants will also have the lighting dimmed, he adds. The Town of Ajax will hold a movie night from 7:30 to 9:30 at the main Ajax Public Library branch, at the corner of Harwood Avenue and Achilles Road. The movies to be shown will be The Lorax and Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. Tracey Chala, the environmental sus- tainability co-ordina- tor for Ajax, says it was felt “better to have a bunch of people at one event watch- ing a movie rather than them staying at home and watching a movie.” One year, the Town hosted an event at Heritage Square, out- side the Town hall, and it attracted a large crowd. The movie event will hold about 100 people. “We’re hoping to get the message out and motivate them to do something at home,” Ms. Chala says. As for the Town, “We’ll power down at our facilities as much as possible,” she says. Ajax joined with Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa in publicizing the event. It allows people to “pick an event and go to the clos- est of them,” she said. Pickering is hosting an Earth Hour Cel- ebration on March 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the centre court of the Pickering Town Centre. There will be displays about energy conservation, family activities, giveaways and a chance to win prizes. Veridian Corporation is also calling on residents to turn off their lights for the hour. “Earth Hour is a great initiative that dem- onstrates how small, simple steps like turn- ing off nonessential lighting for one hour can help make a dif- ference in protecting our communities for a sustainable future,” says Michael Ange- meer, Veridian’s pres- ident and CEO. “Ontarians are increasingly becom- ing aware of the need to conserve electricity and shift peak demand -- not just during Earth Hour, but at other times of the year as well. Almost all of Veridian’s customers have smart meters, which increase customers’ aware- ness of energy use and provide an incen- tive to shift electricity demand to periods where the generation contributes less to climate change and local pollution. The larger the collective action, the larger the benefit to the environment.” More than 10 million Canadians in 300 communities took part in last year’s event. Locally, Veridian recorded a 1.6-per cent reduction in electricity usage – equal to removing almost 2,000 homes from the grid. Clarington had the greatest reduc- tion, at 2.6 per cent. It was the third con- secutive year the municipality achieved the greatest Earth Hour savings amongst the communities serviced by Veridian. “Every generation source has an impact on our environment, and Earth Hour draws attention to what can be done to combat climate change while at the same time, reminding us of the value of electric- ity in our everyday lives,” said Eryn Wish- nowski, Veridian’s residential conserva- tion program manager. “The event also serves as a catalyst to promote further efforts in conservation and protecting the environment year round.” Ontario Power Generation spokesman Ted Gruetzner says the company’s aim with Earth Hour is to “raise the awareness of our employees. “Given the nature of our operations, there’s not much at our sites. Lights are off in some areas of head office. The sites are limited for security and safety,” he adds. All municipalities in Durham are encour- aging residents to take part in the initiative and turn off lights. ENVIRONMENT Durham residents urged to turn off lights for Earth Hour durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 20115 P Council rejects 3.56 per cent tax hike KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering taxpayers will have to wait to see what their municipal tax bill will look like this year, as politicians continue to wrangle over numbers. Following hours of discussions on the 2011 budget, council will bring it back to the table on April 4 to slash some num- bers. After sending the budget back to staff fol- lowing a day of discussions at the executive committee level March 10 when the prop- erty tax increase was set at 4.75 per cent, staff came back with a tax increase of 3.56 per cent at the March 21 council meeting. “I believe it’s a very responsible budget,” said City treasurer Gil Paterson. Combined with regional and school board taxes, and factoring in assessment growth and property reassessments, resi- dents would see a 2.15-per cent increase on the total tax bill, Mr. Paterson explained. Pickering staff reached the 3.56 per cent by spreading the $500,000 contribution to the hospital’s MRI campaign over a period of five years instead of four, and by drawing from the reserves. Staff wasn’t originally keen on dipping into the reserve fund as the budget was intended to get the City back on track financially. “It’s really intended to be a journey to financial sustainability,” said Pickering CAO Tony Prevedel. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe said, “I still have difficulty with the proposed increase.” He agreed with the budget projects, but noted Pickering has had significant sur- pluses over the past few years, and suggest- ed staff plan for the revenue in the budget. “We brought in $3 million more last year than we needed to operate the City,” he said. But Mr. Paterson said this could pose problems if that money didn’t come in for some reason. “I prefer to have the money in hand before we spend it rather than guesstimate and wish and hope and bank on it and build it in the budget,” he said. Some small budget cuts were proposed from various councillors, such as Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell suggesting council cut its salary at the executive meeting, which lost. “If we want to reduce the budget, which we do, then we’ve got to make those tough decisions,” she said. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean attempted to cut the $30,000 designated for the Durham West Arts Centre, but that was lost after a lengthy debate. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles said it wasn’t fair to send the budget back to staff to find cuts. He suggested council- lors find big items that they feel can be cut and bring them to council in order to make a significant difference. “That’s what you’ve got to do if you want to make the tough decisions,” he said. Near the end of the council meeting, it became clear the budget wouldn’t be passed if it went to a vote. Mayor Dave Ryan said he’s never seen anything like council’s behaviour surrounding the 2011 budget. “It’s becoming a game,” he said. So instead of simply sending it back to staff, he told council they have two weeks to go through the budget, find items that can be cut, bring it back to a special council meeting on April 4 and make the necessary cuts in order to reduce the tax increase. Council agreed, and due to this decision, the originally scheduled planning and development committee meeting on April 4 will take place alongside the executive committee meeting on April 11. Ask Katherine Send your waste related letters, questions, or comments to waste@durham.ca Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 What is the impact of all the littering that individuals do, largely from their cars and on highways? Cigarette butts, wrappers from snack packages and take-out food and beverage containers are the most commonly littered items. Cigarettes are one of the most insidious forms of litter: cigarette butts can remain intact for several decades, all the while leaching toxic chemicals into soil and waterways. To highlight the scope of the problem, Durham Region and its municipalities spend millions of dollars each year cleaning up and removing litter along roadways. Once the garbage is tossed out, wind and weather may move it from streets and highways to parks and waterways. Why do people litter? If we can understand why people litter we can help stop the litter problem. The reasons people might litter include: • Not everyone agrees on what is litter. Organic items are least likely to be regarded as litter. Over one third of people do not regard an apple core as litter, and roughly a quarter believe that dog droppings are not litter either.However,almosteveryone regards bottles, cans and food wrappers as litter. • Deliberate action. Often litter is not simply left behind, but placed carefully in chosen locations. • The design and location of garbage cans. People are more likely to leave objects in the open beside an overflowing garbage can. • Insufficient garbage cans. Often there is no garbage can nearby and it is inconvenient to hold onto the waste. • Habit, forgetfulness and laziness. • No ashtrays available. Is there anything an individual can do about litter? Doing your part to keep litter to a minimum is easy, but it takes vigilance. For starters, never toss trash from your car, and make sure household garbage bins are sealed tightly so animals can’t get at the contents. Always remember to take your garbage with you upon leaving a park or other public space. Be sure to look for and participate in local clean-up efforts in your area. Pitch-in Canada Week is April 18-24. 1-800-667-5671 www.durhamregionwaste.ca CITY Pickering budget numbers still being crunched NUCLEAR ENERGY Fusion much safer than fission To the editor: There is always great risk with fission due to radioactive byproducts used/creat- ed in the process of generating electricity. Fusion was considered as a potential alternative in Canada (Darlington site), but the Canadian government pulled funding of the ITER (fusion) project. Fusion is a much safer form of nuclear power as it is based on fusing hydrogen, where the by-product is helium. No uncontrolled reaction is possible as a successful fusion condition requires great heat and pressure within a magnetic bub- ble. If the great heat or pressure cease to exist, the reaction stops; if the magnetic bubble ceases to exist, the reaction will stop. Thus, fusion is much safer than fis- sion and in the event of a disaster the reactor will extinguish itself in a whimper. Reading in your newspaper about the merits and safety of Fission, all I can say is that the Japanese didn’t expect an earth- quake of this magnitude or the resulting tsunami. I agree a reactor disaster in Ontario is unlikely. But it is not out of the question. A few decades ago, I caught a good friend of mine, a mathematician at the Universi- ty of Toronto, buying lottery tickets. I was in undergraduate studies in the sciences at the time. I challenged his wisdom in buying lot- tery tickets and told him that it was a vir- tual mathematical impossibility that he could win the lottery. He looked at me and said, “It does verge on the impossible, but every week someone wins, and that some- one could be me.” Ontario does not have other immediate options at present; we have to keep our fission reactors running. There are poten- tial alternatives for the future, though, such as the ITER project, solar, wind, etc. The ITER project can be viewed at www. iter.org. I am not connected in any way to this international effort, but I do think the technology is one possible future for Can- ada. It would be wise to consider cleaner options to fission before building more fission reactors. Cleaner would be better, for us and for our children. Timothy Camp Oshawa *** To the editor: Given the deepening environmental and health crisis in Japan as a result of the problems at its nuclear power station, I strongly believe we need a shutdown and full review of the Pickering nuclear power station. This station has been in operation beyond its originally specified lifespan and many compromises have been made to ensure continued production of elec- tricity at the cost of public safety. It’s time to shut it down and place our efforts into developing renewable sources of energy. We may have to make sacrifices; we may have to cut back our usage and the govern- ment and OPG may have to manage with lower revenues, but these are small con- cessions in return for our peace of mind. The European Union is already shut- ting down and reviewing plants that have been operational since before 1980 (as Pickering has) and we absolutely need to follow their example. They are as depen- dent or more so on nuclear power, but they are prepared to do the right thing. Let’s make sure we are as well. Karen Wright Pickering SOUND BARRIER It’s noisy north of Hwy. 401, too To the editor: It’s great that the City has finally decid- ed to approve funding for sound barriers. Hopefully, the Region and Province also get onboard and finally bring some relief to the terrible din that the residents of West Shore have had to put up with. However, the same consideration needs to be given to Pickering residents who live north of the 401. The noise levels to the north, especial- ly between Brock and Liverpool, have also increased to intolerable levels and precludes residents’ ability to enjoy their properties. David Ippolito Pickering & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifi eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 20116 AP Now is not the time to force a federal election The opposition parties in Ottawa didn’t waste any time Tuesday in rejecting the federal budget tabled by Whitby-Oshawa MP and federal Finance Minister Jim Fla- herty, setting the stage for a likely spring election. Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals are taking a two-pronged approach to the non-confi- dence issue this week, citing both the eco- nomic failure of the Conservative budget, and the recent contempt ruling issued against Stephen Harper’s Conservatives last Friday to spur them to action. The Conservative Party, meanwhile, and in the face of ongoing controversy, has been consistently polling slightly in and out of majority territory in recent months, and seem to risk little more than a repeat of the last two elections -- another minor- ity -- but Mr. Ignatieff’s Liberals are gam- bling that their focus on the ethical diffi- culties of the Conservatives and the widely panned budget will help tilt the balance in their favour. It remains to be seen if Liberal attack ads will gain the same sort of traction that served Conservatives so well in the last year, while Jack Layton’s New Democrats continue to poll consistently third among decided voters. An informal durhamre- gion.com poll this week shows a clear preference for the Conservatives (48 per cent) to the Liberals (23 per cent), while the New Democrats (11 per cent) and Green Party (4 per cent) round things out. Thirteen per cent of Durham Region vot- ers remain undecided. In the simplest terms, this is not the time to force an election. The economic recov- ery in Canada remains fragile, vulnerable to global economic developments. Cana- dians are primarily interested in keeping the lights on, putting food on the table, fuelling their cars to get to work and back. They remain weary of being sent to the polls only to see another term of federal political gridlock and gamesmanship. The opposition parties keen to see the Conservatives fall risk a backlash from those voters who may well decide to end the uncertainty and send a Conservative majority to Ottawa. Given the polling, the Conservatives continue to ride close to that magic number. The future will arrive either way, and voters in Durham Region will -- must -- exercise their democratic rights. The focus for our government of the day must be on deficit reduction, job creation, continued economic recovery and a return to pros- perity. 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PAC4Teens (Pickering Advisory Council) will host a badminton tournament at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liver- pool Rd., for teens living in Pickering on April 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. Those interested in attending can sign up in advance or just come out on the Satur- day evening and will be placed on a team of two per side. No experience is necessary and prizes and refreshments will be pro- vided. City of Pickering photo I.D. is required, which teens can get at the event. For more information: CALL 905-420-4660 ext. 6100 VISIT cityofpickering.com/teen RECREATION Badminton for Pickering teens DURHAM -- Four motorists will remember St. Patrick’s Day in 2011 for the wrong rea- son. Durham Regional Police conducted RIDE stops in Ajax and Pickering and four motor- ists face impaired driving charges. Officers were out on March 17 and the early hours of March 18 and they stopped 85 vehi- cles, issued seven tickets related to alcohol consumption and made eight alcohol-relat- ed arrests. 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Having the intelligence of some dogs, rats show great affection for their owner, love being handled, will respond to their name and can learn tricks. They make a great first pet for kids. The usual lifespan of a rat ranges from two and a half to four years. For information, call the Humane Society of Dur- ham Region at 905-665-7430. KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Ruby Richards has a soft spot for a type of pet not everyone is fond of. “I love rats,” says the Humane Society of Durham Region’s shelter manager. Ms. Richards was part of the Humane Society team that rescued roughly 100 rats dumped in a park about 10 years ago. Rat experts were called in to familiarize staff with the little creatures, which Ms. Richards can’t say enough about. “They’re like little dogs,” she says. “They’re very intelligent. They love their owners.” They’ll even mourn for one another when they die. But they often get a bad reputation, prob- ably because a lot of people associate them with wild rats, the types portrayed on movies hanging out in sewers or at garbage dumps. Those rats are a completely different species, she explained. “Out of all the small animals, they really are just social little animals that are very affec- tionate,” she says. And they make great first pets for kids. “They’ll sit on your shoulder while you’re walking around,” she says. “They’ll fall asleep on your lap while you’re watching TV.” And they love to relax in the hoods of sweat- shirts, she says. Rats are more robust than mice or ham- sters, and are definitely not boring; you can train them and play with them, and they even come when you call their names. “I call them little miniature Chihuahuas,” Ms. Richards says. They’ll chase balls, chew on cardboard, and often wrestle with one another. Most are apprehensive when it comes to the continu- ous wheel; their tails can get stuck, but also because they’re not easy to fool, she says. Rats require a certain type of food in their diet, but can munch on just about anything humans can. “They’re 99 per cent the same DNA as humans,” Ms. Richards says, adding that’s why rats are often used in lab experiments. Since the humane society has been known for its affection for the rodents, a lot of unwanted rats are dropped at the shelter. The shelter currently cares for about 20 of them, of all different species and ages. They live on average from two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half years, but Ms. Richards had one that lived until it was five. She invites anyone considering adopting one to visit the humane society at 1501 Went- worth St., Whitby, where staff will help them seek a suitable rat and teach proper care. “We’ll set you up with one that suits your personality,” she says. She suggests visiting rmca.org, home.inter- log.com/~audiotre/rats and dapper.com.au for more information on rats. Here’s a welcome sign of spring: streams of people out enjoying Durham’s trails, with smiles on their faces. Ever since freeze-up, a group of women I know has been walking in the Oshawa Centre, doing early morning laps from end to end. This week the women are venturing back to their favorite stretch of trail, along the waterfront in Whitby, and I’ll join them. But I couldn’t resist scouting the route ahead of time. In slanting morning sunlight, willows there look positively golden. Tawny all winter, their bare twigs and branches grow more yellow as sap starts to flow. The red of red-ozier dog- wood bushes has intensified, too, painting swaths of the landscape a deep purple-red. Now’s the time to look for pussy willows. Out on the trail, away from the roar of cars and trucks, you can hear spring happening. Song sparrows are back and singing away, each male advertising for a mate to come build a nest low in the shrubbery beneath the ash sapling or sumac grove he’s perched in. From the cornfield east of Heydenshore Park, killdeer are calling, getting ready to lay their clutch of speckled eggs on the bare earth, hopefully well before the plows and planters arrive to start this year’s crop. Rob- ins are chirping and clucking -- waves of arriving females spreading out to join males already on territory. And you’re never out of sound of a red-winged blackbird. Ring-billed gulls making their way back from the Atlantic scream to one another as they fly by, intent on reaching the Leslie Street Spit and claiming a nesting spot there. Where the trail curves close to the water, you might hear the yodeling call of long-tailed ducks. Males have been courting all winter, shaking their two central tail feathers while they flip their head back and show off their dramatic white-and-dark spring plumage. Male red-breasted mergansers go into con- tortions of their own around any unpaired female, stretching their long neck forward, then bowing abruptly. The Town of Whitby practically pioneered the concept of a naturalized lakefront -- where residents can get away from cars and concrete for a walk in nature -- 20 years ago. Groves of tamaracks, spruce, oaks and pines that Scouts planted are growing up into song- bird habitat along this vital migration flyway. They say a tree is even more valuable to an ecosystem after it dies than when it was alive. The great boles and stumps of felled trees the Whitby parks staff scatters alongside the trail provide a foothold for fungi to grow, bark for insects to burrow under and hollow logs for rabbits and meadow jumping mice to hide in before the wood finally crumbles into humus to enrich the earth. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. MARGARET CARNEY EMAIL kcalis@durhamregion.com VISIT durhamregion.typepad.com/kris- tens_kritters. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND WHITBY -- The Humane Society of Durham Region’s Ruby Richards held onto Rasputin, a one-year-old Himalayan rat, which is available for adoption at the shelter. Follow Kristen @Kristen’s Kritters 1445 Harmony Rd./Taunton E., Oshawa (Grooming Available)905-725-9225 300 Taunton Rd./Ritson Rd.,Oshawa 905-433-5564 1 Warren Ave., Oshawa 905-571-6235 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 201111 P “It got crowded as you can imagine,” explained their daughter. So her father moved his practice across the street in 1956 after the third child, Mar- tin, was born. His practice, The Dunbarton Medi- cal Center, then expanded and moved to Whites Road and Hwy. 2 and eventually to its current location at Sheppard Avenue and Whites Road. It’s now called the Medi- cal Centre Associates. Dr. Schmitz-Hertzberg was also on staff at Oshawa General Hospital but soon the Ajax-Pickering General Hospital was found- ed. The doctor from Germany was the Ajax- Pickering hospital’s first physician, his wife noted, and he was the chief of staff for sev- eral years. The much-loved doctor, famous for deliv- ering babies in the area for more than three decades, retired from his medical practice in 1987 and died in 1993. His wife, 95, was happy to share his story at a library celebration March 22. But she also has a life worth celebrating, highlights of which were on display. “My mother did an awful lot in the com- munity on a volunteer basis,” said her daughter. She helped start up the local branch of the Red Cross Society and worked to start the Homemakers Service and Helping Hand for seniors and people with disabilities, and was an active member of the Social Plan- ning Council. She’s received a number of awards from the City of Pickering, as well as a Queen’s Jubilee medal in 1977 for her out- standing community service. Local historian John Sabean spoke a little on the family at the event. “Kathleen is currently writing her autobi- ography,” he said. “That will be a fantastic story once she’s finished it.” Her friend Jim Adamson is helping her compile the book and spoke highly of his friend Dr. Schmitz-Hertzberg at the cele- bration. Mr. Sabean added she is also responsible for documenting history of the Quakers in Pickering and wrote the local Quaker histo- ry in the book, A Town Called Ajax. The couple’s story began long before mov- ing to Canada. They met while she was trav- eling with the Quakers in Germany in 1938, and they became engaged to be married in 1939. Soon after, he was called to war. “We were separated for 10 years by the war and captivity,” she said. He was a prisoner of war in Russia until 1949 and wrote an account of his time at the camp, The night is full of stars, which his wife translated and published after he died. Kathleen Schmitz-Hertzberg was active- ly involved in war relief efforts both before and after the Second World War. Her daughter explained she helped people get out of London, England during the blitz and helped Jews escape Germany. The couple moved to Canada in Decem- ber of 1951. Andreas Schmitz-Hertzberg was pleased to see his family’s history on display since it signifies a great part of Pickering’s history that is often lost. “The way things are built up here, a lot of people aren’t aware of the history,” he said. Each month, a different family’s history is on display on the second level of the Cen- tral branch, One The Esplanade. PICKERING -- The Ajax-Pickering hospi- tal is looking for someone to represent the community on an advisory group. The 12-member volunteer communi- ty advisory group has a vacancy, and the Rouge Valley Ajax Health System is seek- ing someone to represent the areas of Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. The commit- tee is meant to reflect the diverse commu- nities that make up RVHS, which covers Toronto and west Durham Region. The committee provides advice to the hospital board of directors and ensures the hospital is aware of the needs and viewpoints of the community. The group recently drafted a patient declaration of values to begin a process of public consultation, which has provid- ed advice on a new strategic plan and on how the hospital can improve its services to patients. Applicants cannot be employees of the hospital or the Central East Local Health Integration Network. For more information or to apply online (until April 4): VISIT www.rougevalley.ca/community- matters ADVISORY GROUP Ajax-Pickering hospital looks to fill vacancy We were separated for 10 years by the war and captivity. Kathleen Schmitz-Hertzberg PICKERING’S from page 1 HISTORY Pickering’s first family of medicine celebrated at bicentennial event durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 201112 AP 21.1k Half Marathon 10k Trail Run/Walk 5K Trail Run/Walk Kids Dash 21.1k Half Marathon 10k Trail Run/Walk 5K Trail Run/Walk Kids Dash Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 UXBRIDGE HALF MARATHON InSupportoftheUxbridgeCottageHospitalAuxiliary $5,000 DIAMOND DRAW andDiamond Pins to be Won ! Register today and learn moreat www.uxbridgehalfmarathon.com NEWVENUE! WoodenSticksGolfCourse Run for the Diamond Register B e f o r e M a r c h 3 1 s t f o r S a v i n g s PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALTO OPEN NEW BINGO HALL A proposal has been submitted to the Municipality of Town of Ajax to open a new Bingo Hall at: 570 Westney Road South, Unit 25, 26 & 27 Ajax, L1S 6V4. This proposal has been submitted by Binod K. Singh of the Hideaway Bingo Hall. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted not later than 11th May, 2011 and forwarded to the municipal office and to the commission: There will be a public meeting on May 16th at 7pm at Municipality of Town of Ajax. Municipality of Town of Ajax Alcohol and Gaming Commission Clerks Division of Ontario 65 Harwood Ave. S.90 Sheppard Avenue East, Ajax, Ontario Suite 200 L1S 2H9 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 Written comments submitted on the proposal may be provided to the applicant. REKA SZEKELY / METROLAND Woman leader honoured AJAX -- Esther Enyolu, executive director of the Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham, was recently presented the Leading Women, Building Communities award. Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson presented Ms. Enyolu the award on behalf of Laurel Broten, the provincial minister responsible for women’s issues. 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Generals’ forwards Andy Andreoff and Christian Thomas, along with blueliners Calvin de Haan and Scott Valentine, were among those recognized by the coaches around the league that face them on a nightly basis. Andreoff, a fourth-year forward from Pickering, was voted the East’s most under- rated player. Andreoff came into the year with career highs of 15 goals and 48 points set last season and has obliterated those numbers with three games to play. He currently sits sec- ond on the team in goals with 33 and points with 75, trailing only Thomas in both catego- ries, and also leads the club in plus-minus with a plus-37. As the rest of the league has taken notice of Andreoff’s progression, Generals coach/GM Chris DePiero said his emergence is a product of the 19 year old’s dedication and hard work. “You look at Andy Andreoff’s evolution over the last three years and it’s been tremendous. It’s a classic example of a guy staying true to his work and every year just taking the strides in the offseason to do what he needs to do to get better,” DePiero said. “He’s a guy who takes direction really well and all of a sudden his skill, his natural attributes are coming out. Now he’s getting rewarded for it.” Andreoff was also voted the East’s third best in the most improved category, trailing only Ryan Strome of Niagara and Ottawa’s Shane Prince. Thomas, meanwhile, fresh off breaking the 50-goal plateau, finds himself first or second in three categories. After finishing second last year in both the most dangerous in the goal area and best shot categories, Thomas takes home the cake this year, while also picking up a second straight second place in the hardest shot voting. As for de Haan, the Oshawa captain was named the second-best offensive defenceman, behind Niagara’s Dougie Hamilton, and the third best skater behind Hamilton and Kings- ton’s Ryan Spooner. A little recognition on these fronts is nothing new to the Oshawa pair, but impressive to their coach nonetheless. “I think Christian and Calvin do get a lot of accolades in terms of that and to have that continue is always the challenge,” DePiero said. “Last year they came on the scene in a lot of ways in terms of their emergence in our league and the challenge for them is that consistency. They’ve come through with it in spades.” Valentine was noted by the coaches for his body checking ability, voted as the confer- ence’s third best behind Sudbury’s Marcus Foligno and Mississauga’s Brett Flemming. Throughout the course of the season Val- entine has laid some crunching body checks, be it open ice or along the boards, giving the Generals that much-needed physical pres- ence along the blueline. He’s been so good at times, DePiero said, that the third-place rank- ing might not be quite high enough. “I really believe he deserves a little bit more recognition with respect to that,” said the coach. Elsewhere around the league, Brooklin native and Ottawa forward Ryan Martindale finished tied for third in the East’s best of face- offs category, while Whitby’s Josh Shalla, fifth in the league in goals with 45, was the third- ranked player in the West’s most dangerous in the goal area, behind Nail Yakupov of Sar- nia and Greg McKegg of Erie, who each have 47 goals. Bowmanville’s Mitchell Heard also received some recognition. The Plymouth Whalers forward finished tied for third in voting in the West’s best on face-offs category. Heard received 11 voting points, tying him with Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick Kenny Ryan of Windsor. TERRY WILSON / OHL IMAGES OSHAWA -- Andy Andreoff of the Oshawa Generals was named the Eastern Conference’s most underrated player in the annual OHL coaches poll results released last week. The fourth-year forward from Pickering is second on the Generals in goals and points and leads the team in plus-minus. HIGH SCHOOL Pickering wins opener of LOSSA junior boys’ final; St. Mary ranked first at senior OFSAA PICKERING -- The Pickering High School Trojans won Game 1 of the LOSSA junior boys’ hockey final on Tuesday, knocking off the St. Mary Mon- archs 5-2 at Don Beer Arena. It was the Monarchs, though, that opened the scoring on a first-period goal off the stick of Kodey Ogaki. However, it didn’t take long for the Trojans to answer back, not only tying the game, but taking the lead. A goal from Ryan Givelas tied things up at 1-1 before Brandon Deeg converted on one of his own to put the Trojans up 2-1. St. Mary shot back and tied things up at two with a goal from Harrison Wood, but it was all Pickering after that. The Trojans went ahead for good on a goal from Lukas Jarron and put things away with two more courtesy Trent John- ston and Zac Courtney. Andrew Boros was solid in the Pickering goal, earning the win. Game 2 of the best-of-three series goes Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Ajax Community Centre on pad 1. If St. Mary is able to pull out the vic- tory, they will force a decisive Game 3 which will be played Friday, 2:30 p.m. on pad 3 at Don Beer. In senior boys’ hockey, St. Mary, seeded first overall, got off to a 2-0 start at the OFSAA championships in Etobi- coke Tuesday. St. Mary beat Holy Cross 4-0 and St. Thomas of Villanova 2-1 on the opening day. The tournament ends Fri- day with the medal games. REGISTRATION Amberlea Tennis Club welcomes players for season PICKERING -- The Amberlea Ten- nis Club will be holding a registration on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex in the upstairs meeting room. The club is also in the midst of planning a Pickering bicentennial tennis event this year. The hope is to have most of the clubs in Pickering participating in this free event on June 25-26. The event will be open to all. For more information call 905-839- 5397 or visit www.amberleatennis.ca. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 201121 AP Football Registration Football Registration House League Boys and Girls 7 – 14 years $ 250 Comfl Rep League (7 – 14 yrs) $ 500 Durham Knights Bantam (97 – 98)$ 500 Durham Knights Jr.Varsity (95 – 96)$ 500 Durham Knights Varsity (92-93-94) $ 500 “ All Equipment Supplied ” Please contact: Dan Labanowich 905-259-1175 or email danlabanowich@hotmail.com For Rates and more information go to:www.claringtontigercats.com Tigercats and the Durham Knights Special Night Thursday, March 24th from 630-830 pm Litzen’s Sports 965 Dundas St. West Whitby Registration Saturday, March 26th1–3pm Courtice Community Complex 2950 Courtice Road, North of Hwy #2, Courtice 77 Centennial Road,Ajax • 905.683.0740 • www.ajaxsoccerclub.ca THANKSFOR 40GREAT YEARS! The club’s development and growth is a direct result of the contributions made by countless volunteers who have helped our club.In celebration of our 40th anniversary,Ajax SC embraces our history and celebrates with a new logo and the new club name ofAjax FC. • House League programs • Competitive program •All-Star program • Soccer Camps for all levels of play • Referee training and development • Coaching Clinics • Special Olympics Tournament • PerformanceAcademy Program • Scholarship program • Showcase Opportunities • Skills and Drills For All Your SOCCER NEEDS!SOCCER NEEDS! SOCCER NEEDS!SOCCER NEEDS! Celebrate With Us! Register Now for the 2011 Outdoor Soccer Season Saturday, March 26th 11 am to 3 pm at Wendy’s Restaurant, 80 Bayly Street West,Ajax Competitors range in age from 5-17 AJAX -- The Ajax Skating Club held it’s annual club competition, attracting 87 skaters ranging in ages from 5-17 years old. There were CanSkate cat- egories, StarSkate catego- ries and even a Ham-It-Up category where skaters had to make up a routine to the music, on the spot. Results were as follows: Freeskate Categories Sr Bronze StarSkate: Tay- ler Cleland 1st Jr Bronze StarSkate: Samantha Tyrrell 1st, Emily Smith 2nd Jr Bronze A: Jacque- lyn Van Rooy 1st, Heath- er Durnford 2nd, Heather Ward 3rd Preliminary B: Sydney Van Sickle 1st, Cory Egan 2nd Preliminary A: Michelle Eakin 1st, Julia Moote 2nd, Sarah Francis 3rd, Lind- say Tang-Yuk 4th, Jenni- fer Brunelle 5th, Madison Bygrave 6th, Emily Gatto 1st, Suzanne Tewnion 2nd, Rebecca Briell 3rd, Jor- dan Plummer 4th, Lauren McCullough 5th, Marlaina Scriver 6th Pre-Preliminary Star- Skate: Taylor Curran 1st, Nicole Varvaro 2nd, Kait- lin Briell 3rd, Rebekah Van Rooy 4th, Emma Burns 1st, Leslie Mullen 2nd, Hay- ley Ladewig 3rd, Madison Yakimishyn 4th Pre-Preliminary B Men: Noah Togawa 1st Pre-Preliminary B: Kara Dalton 1st, Heath- er Docherty 2nd, Chelsea Rehel 3rd, Jacqueline Cart- er 4th, Robyn Downey 5th, Kayleigh Needham 6th Pre-Preliminary A: Ash- ley Locke 1st, Meaghan Mastinsek 2nd, Joren Romaniuk 3rd, Sarah Durnford 4th, Harleigh McNaughton 5th, Emily Moreno 6th, Kimber- ly Buckeridge 1st, Caitlin Klotz 2nd, Taylor Marrin 3rd, Carmen Aguayo 4th, Alliza Thoms 5th, Marissa Moreno 6th Introductory A: Tori Mawby 1st, Michelle Downing 2nd, Rebecca Tetley 3rd Pre-Introductory: Andrea Ionel 1st, Jorden Grady 2nd, Alice Zoubarev 3rd, Rose Lucina 4th, Jay- dyn McNamee 5th, Kate O’Brien 6th Extreme Elements Gold Jump: Tayler Cle- land 1st Gold Spin: Tayler Cleland 1st Gold Spiral: Tayler Cle- land 1st Silver Jump: Heather Durnford 1st, Jacquelyn Van Rooy 2nd, Emily Gatto 3rd, Samantha Tyrrell 4th, Lauren McCullough 5th, Sarah Francis 6th, Sydney Van Sickle 6th, Kristina Walker 6th, Cory Egan 1st, Rebecca Briell 2nd, Mar- laina Scriver 3rd, Suzanne Tewnion 4th, Jordan Plum- mer 5th Silver Spin: Heath- er Durnford 1st, Kristi- na Walker 2nd, Lauren McCullough 3rd, Saman- tha Tyrrell 4th, Jacque- lyn Van Rooy 5th, Sydney Van Sickle 6th, Cory Egan 1st, Jordan Plummer 2nd, Suzanne Tewnion 3rd, Marlaina Scriver 4th Silver Spiral: Jacque- lyn Van Rooy 1st, Heather Durnford 2nd, Emily Gatto 3rd, Samantha Tyrrell 3rd, Lauren McCullough 5th, Kristina Walker 6th, Syd- ney Van Sickle 7th, Rebec- ca Briell 1st, Suzanne Tewnion 2nd, Jordan Plummer 3rd, Marlaina Scriver 4th, Cory Egan 5th Bronze Jump: Noah Togawa 1st, Rebekah Van Rooy 2nd, Kara Dalton 3rd, Meaghan Mastinsek 4th, Kayleigh Needham 5th, Madison Yakimishyn 6th, Tori Mawby 7th Bronze Spin: Rebekah Van Rooy 1st, Kara Dalton 2nd, Madison Yakimishyn 3rd, Noah Togawa 4th, Jac- queline Carter 5th, Tori Mawby 5th Bronze Spiral: Emma Burns 1st, Rebekah Van Rooy 2nd, Carmen Aguayo 3rd, Kara Dalton 4th, Cait- lin Klotz 5th, Tori Mawby 6th, Alliza Thoms 7th, Madison Yakimishyn 8th, Alice Zoubarev 9th CanSkate Elements Stage 1: Nathan Bissoon 1st, Brooke Crandall 2nd Stage 2: Ryan Landry 1st Stage 3: Victoria Lan- dry 1st, Anna Ionel 2nd, Ava Hardy 3rd, Alexandra Maria Balli 4th Stage 4: Kailey Martin 1st, Jessica Martin 2nd, Mia Blanchet 3rd, Mitzi Jasmin Badlis 1st, Evelyn Gilbert 2nd, Mackenzie Locke 3rd, Jennie Maxwell 4th Stage 5: Milana Aga- fonova 1st, Brianna Tyte 2nd, Emily McElheran 3rd, Eldora Chen 1st, Hunter Collins 2nd, Mackenzie Collins 3rd Stage 6: Mya Falcon 1st, FIGURE SKATING Ajax Skating Club hosts annual competition Kate Hardy 2nd, Chloe Hucklebridge 3rd Ham It Up CanSkate: Ryan Landry 1st, Nathan Bissoon 2nd, Evelyn Gilbert 1st, Mitzi Jasmin Badlis 2nd, Emily McElheran 3rd, Milana Agafonova 4th, Macken- zie Locke 1st, Eldora Chen 2nd, Chloe Hucklebridge 3rd, Victoria Landry 3rd Junior A: Alice Zoubarev 1st, Jaydyn McNamee 2nd, Kate O’Brien 3rd, Jorden Grady 4th Junior B: Meaghan Mastinsek 1st, Harleigh McNaughton 2nd, Michelle Downing 3rd, Tori Mawby 4th Intermediate: Rebekah Van Rooy 1st, Joren Roma- niuk 2nd, Sarah Durnford 3rd, Carmen Aguayo 4th, Ashley Locke 5th, Kara Dalton 6th, Marlaina Scriv- er 7th, Jennifer Brunelle 1st, Emma Burns 2nd, Madison Yakimishyn 3rd, Kimberly Buckeridge 4th, Cory Egan 5th, Taylor Mar- rin 6th Senior: Emily Gatto 1st, Jacquelyn Van Rooy 2nd. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 201122 AP from the producers of THE BACKYARDIGANS www.MaxAndRubyOnTour.com 1 of 3 chances to win a family pack of tickets to the showand a meet and greet! 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After suffering an early loss at home, the Panthers came back to win three straight games, ending with a 2-1 victory over Kingston. Coaches include Gino Del Re, Mike Rampino, Peter Wieser, Mike Davis and Steve Nasello. Players are Austin Aicken, Ben Alger, Nicholas Arnott, Blake Bianchet, Riley Brault, Brendan Davis, Curtis Del Re, David Kozak, Jacob Kung, Nathan Loftus, Max Molnar, Ryan Nasello, Adam Perez-Salvador, Johnathan Rampino, Jake Rankine and Michael Wreglesworth. SWIMMING Five firsts in the pool for Gursoy ETOBICOKE -- A total of 87 Pickering Swim Club ath- letes competed successfully at the 2011 Central Region Winter Team Champion- ships held at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool. This meet does not give awards for individual accom- plishments but instead awards points to the individ- ual’s team if they place in the top 16 in their event. This prestigious event was hosted by the Pickering Swim Club and the Lake- shore Swim Club. The Pickering Swim Club placed third out of four teams in the final team standings in the large club division behind Oakville and Etobicoke. Pickering swimmers posted 299 best times and took a total of 1,385.82 seconds off their times. Mitchell Watson (12) took the highest sec- onds off (55.94). Janelle Gursoy led the pack having five. The following Pickering athletes swam to first place finishes in their individual events: Female 14 and Over Samantha Catania (14), 50m Back (36.75) Female 10-11 Sarah Elliott (11), 50m Back (40.85), 100m Back (1:27.80) Female 9 and Under Janelle Gursoy (9), 100m Fly (1:44.65), 50m Breast (51.76), 100m Free (1:24.05), 50m Fly (44.48), 50m Free (36.18). Male 14 and Over Kyle Leng (16), 100m Fly (1:07.66), 200m IM (2:36.22); Nathan Rodricks (16), 50m Fly (30.71), 50m Free (27.49) Male 10-11 Tyler Olson (11), 100m Fly (1:37.94) Male 9 and Under Evan Kay (8), 50m Back (50.10), 50m Fly (51.60) Lastly, there were three first place finishes in the relays. Each relay was made up of two girls and two boys. Mixed 14 and Over 200 Medley (2:17.03) –- Diana Von Schwerin, Nathan Rodricks, Kyle Leng, Saman- tha Catania Mixed 14 and Over 200 Freestyle (1:59.09) –- Reed Burmingham, Teagan O’Halloran, Samantha Cata- nia, Nathan Rodricks Mixed 9 and Under 200 Freestyle (2:39.30) –- Quinn Muylaert, Brandon Tapp, Evan Kay, Janelle Gursoy. AJAX LADIES RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Green Energy peaking for playoffs AJAX -- Green Energy won the first game in the Ajax Ladies’ Recreational Basketball League after a combination of weather, scheduled vacations and injuries caused the Blue Skies to default. In the second game, a determined Grey Geese squad made the most of the opportunity to secure sole possession of first place in the league as they met the Portly Piper for the final time in regular season play. The Portly Piper distrib- uted the ball well and did not give up possession easily as they sought to find open looks at the bas- ket. When the Piper found the open shot, the quick moving Geese defence forced the Pipers into quick shots and if the shot was not made, secured the rebound and headed up the floor. Despite this difficulty, the Portly Pip- er’s Sarah Nyberg played her best game of the year and led the Piper with 12 points. Defensively, the Portly Piper could not find a solution to Juline Thur- ton and Melanie Wilkinson who led the Geese with 16 and 14 points respective- ly. The Grey Geese closed out regular season play with a 42-31 win over the Portly Piper to become the ALRBL 2011 League Champions. History has shown that it is rare for the league champions to go on to win the playoffs. With the ALRBL format, the play- offs provide a new start and any team can win. In ALRBL playoffs, teams are reseeded in round robin play. In the semifinal, first plays fourth and second plays third based on round robin standings. The win- ners of these two games play for the ALRBL playoff championship. After winning only two of their first 11 games, Green Energy finished regular season play by winning five out of six. Of all teams, Green Ener- gy is peaking at the right time to potentially win the ALRBL playoff champion- ship. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 24, 201123 AP CONTROLLER/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Durham area Food Industry About Us Company currently operates retail locations, 2 processing plants and a distribution warehouse & trading sales team. The two processing facilities and distribution warehouse operate an advanced computer system that is an industry leader.All products are fed through the distribution warehouse that is brought in from different areas across NorthAmerica. Summary of Position The controller/senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Specifically, production of the monthly consolidated financial statements,analysis of operating results,budgeting and forecasting activities. Key Responsibilities 1. Inventory Management Performs monthly reconciliation of Inventory sub-ledger to the G/L • Oversees inventory accuracy working with the operations group to ensure adequate controls are in place • Maintains continuity schedules •Works with operations to develop realistic full year budgets for inventory levels and inventory turns which complement the fiscal year budget 2. Financial Statement Consolidations Reconciliation of all intercompany accounts • Prepares monthly elimination entries • Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met 3. Performs analysis on monthly operating results as directed. 4. Prepares monthly managers reports and support managers in the analysis of operating results 5. Prepares and maintains periodic (weekly/monthly) forecasts - Balance Sheet / P&L and Cash Flow 6. 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Fax or email resume in confidence to: 905-839-9005 or careers@lendcare.ca REQUIREMENTS We are a national company specializing in consumer financing.We are currently expanding and looking for motivated individuals to work a 6-10pm shift weeknights. FULL TIME POSITIONS POSSIBLE FOR EXPERIENCED COLLECTORS. *Part time weeknight hours 6-10pm *Bilingual a plus (English, French) *Strong communication and negotiation skills essential *Experience preferred but not required as we are willing to train the right individual RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc.is a top rated Private Career College with locations throughout Southwestern Ontario &GTA.OurOshawa Campus has an immediate need for a Licensed Lawyer or Licensed Paralegal to teach as a permanent part-time LEGAL INSTRUCTOR. The successful candidate must be a licensed Lawyer or licensed Paralegal that is in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). 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This position requires the troubleshooting and repair of metal forming, printing, spraying, curing and stacking production equipment in a safe and timely manner, with minimal supervision to ensure production effi ciency. Applicant must also be familiar with AC motors and drives, PLC programming, temperature controllers and oven safety devices, as well as HVAC, lighting and power distribution systems. Knowledge of Modicon and Allen Bradley PLCs, Toshiba and ABB drives, AutoCAD, RSview, Indramat Servos and video inspection equipment, would also be an asset. We are a continuous operation, continental shift work - 4 days on / 4 days off. Interested applicants are requested to mail your resume to: Human Resources Ball Packaging Products Canada Corp. 1506 Wentworth Street West Whitby, Ontario L1N 7C1 Or email at- hrwhitby@ball.com We thank all applicants who apply; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. SKELTON TRUCK LINES is looking for OWNER/OPERATOR TEAMS for Western Canada and U.S.A.runs. Must have a F.A.S.T.card, AZ license and be able to pass drug testing and criminal search. We offer excellent rates, benefits, pension & uniforms. Call Lew Davis (905)895-6688 ext.231 or 1-800-387-9796 ext.231 Building a f u t u r e ! w w w .m i l lergroup.cawwwwwppccaaa Miller Waste Systems Inc., a division of The Miller Group of Companies, is a diversified waste recycling company with operations throughout Canada. Our Pickering location currently requires... Shop Foreman Afternoon shift (2:30 p.m. — Midnight) You will manage the day-to-day operation of the afternoon shift as well as the midnight shift if applicable. You will dispatch service, tire and tow calls as well as follow up and track out sourced work. You will lead, coach and mentor staff to ensure that the fleet staff is adhering to standard operating, safety procedures and company policies and will also develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability. You will maintain a clean and organized work place as well as liaison with drivers and operations to ensure the completion of work orders in a timely fashion and fill in for the District Maintenance Manager when necessary. You have a 310T Truck & Coach mechanic’s licence. You will have the ability to diagnose and rectify faults and experience in repairing hydraulic and electrical systems. Computer knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Your ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is key as well as working in a team environment. You must be available to work late when trucks are behind schedule, and you may be required to work weekends and holidays as well are flexible with the hours of work. Miller Waste Systems, Human Resources, 8050 Woodbine Ave., Markham, Ontario L3R 2N8 Fax: 905-475-6396 E-mail: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca :HWKDQNDOODSSOLFDQWVKRZHYHURQO\WKRVHVHOHFWHGIRUDQLQWHUYLHZZLOOEHFRQWDFWHG ATTENTION Durham Region Employers EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE New Services For Employers! Employer services include: Help attracting & recruiting employees Access to resources and job posting boards Assistance with recruitment & interview techniques Office space for job fairs & interviewing Incentives to offset costs of on-the-job training for more information call or visit us at 250 Bayly St. W. Unit 19, Ajax, ON L1S 3V4 905-426-8337 GIBSON BUILDING SUPPLIES seeking certifi ed: HIAB Operator Fax cover letter and resume and to 905-983-1007 or email wayne@gibsonsupplies.com hand deliver to: 85 Station St., Orono Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 CAREER TRAINING OP- PORTUNITIES. Pre-appren- tice Construction. Residen- tial Home Inspection. Class- room with Hands-on Train- ing. Course starting April 2011 Tues/Thur eve.(com- bined), 6-10pm Location: Courtice, ON Financing Available. Call: 1-866-697- 0117 SAVE THOUSANDS & Do it You rself! Hands-on Training for: Foundation Repairs - 2 Days @ $250 Spring Mainte- nance - 1 Day @ $100 Sat./Sun. session (full days) Location: Courtice, ON Call: 1-866-697-0117 Drivers AZ DRIVERS required for busy Excavation/Paving company. Must have clean abstract and transportation to company yard. Phone 905- 985-4179, fax: 905-985-4415 AZ POSITION CDN/USA. Peterborough Base. Com- petitive Wages. 2700 to 3000 Miles Weekly. Home Week- ends. Send CVOR/AB. Fax: 705-742-6146. Email: careers@trentlogistics.com Career Training Drivers JOB FAIR Hiring AZ Drivers in Ajax March 27, 2011, 10:00am- 7:00pm. Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Oshawa. 1011 Bloor Street East Oshawa, On L1H 7K6 Board Room #114, A2Z Staffi ng Solutions Inc. 905- 459-0235 OWNER-OPERATOR & AZ Company Driver for Cobourg based co., to run US/Canada full-time year-round work. Paid %, must have minimum 3 yrs. exp. Fax resume to 905-377-1479 or call 905- 377-1407. TOW TRUCK OPERATORS Wanted. Clean abstract. Ap- ply in person: 1511 Hopkins St., Whitby. General Help AJAX/PICKERING Daycare is expanding and looking for qualifi ed ECE's and Assistants. Must be goal oriented, energetic and creative. Forward resume to: DaycareCareers@gmail.com ARE YOU looking for a life changing career? Do you want to make well above $200,000 annually? We are looking for energetic sales reps, no experience required. Call 289-316-8725 or email ehenry@rockfortandco.ca Career Training General Help ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefi t s and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Blue Line Taxi is seeking customer orientated TAXICAB DRIVERS for our Oshawa group. Training provided and earn cash daily. (905)440-2011 BUSY DETAILING SHOP in Oshawa area, required expe- rienced detailer, valid drivers license, over 25 preferred with clean driver's abstract. Contact (905)626-1620 CALL TODAY: Order taker positions available $22 hr/ avg rate Full time. NO EXPE- RIENCE REQUIRED Excit- ing Career Opportunity. 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Must be hard working, dedicated, physical- ly fi t. Training provided. Must be able to get to Ajax. Clean drivers abstract and asset. Apply: pondmaster@gmail.com Or phone 905-427-6240 Careers Drivers General Help GENERAL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL required full time seasonable work from April to November. indoor and outdoor workload, must be mechanically inclined, be able to use hand and power tools, heavy lifting required. Must be able to work week- ends, and have a class AZ drivers license. No phone calls. Submit resume elec- tronically to info@ajaxdowns.com GREEN CO. Seeks motivat- ed individuals $22 hr/ avg IMMEDIATE OPENINGS We will train the right Candidates Mgmt. skills an asset Call 905-435-0518 HOMEWORKERS GET PAID DAILY! Now Accepting!, Easy Data Entry & Basic Computer Related Work. Openings for Men & Women, No Experience Needed. Can You Start Now? www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com LABORERS & EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Required for concrete cutting and coring business. Must be mechani- cally inclined. Experience is preferred, but will train the right people with the right skills. Must have clean driv- ers abstract, be bondable and reliable. Must be willing to work extended hours dur- ing peak season. Visit our website @ acecuttingandcoring.com to e-mail resume or fax to 905- 983-5817 Careers Drivers General Help LANDSCAPE Foreperson, min 3-years experience, in- terlock/natural stone installa- tion for well established North Pickering based land- scape company. D license an asset. Must have own transportation. Benefi t s pack- age available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to (905)619-0788. LANDSCAPE Maintenance company looking for full-time employees. Experience & clean driver's license re- quired. Please contact Dave 289-314-7324 or email to: daveanderica@sympatico.ca LIFEGUARD for Perry House Child Care Services. Summer program. Please send resumes to info@perryhouse.org or fax to 905-668-8528 RECE WANTED for Perry House Child Care Services. School age program. Please send resumes to info@perryhouse.org or fax to 905-668-8528 Renovator with cabinet installation experience with own vehicle, tools, and a clean police abstract. For full time positions. E-mail mmconstruction @rogers.com Careers General Help START NOW! HAVE FUN! Gain great Experience! Work with people! Promo team fi l l ing 15 F/T openings NOW! Up to $20/hr. Paid training. Hiring by March 28th. Whitney 1-888-767- 1027 WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our fi - nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Murphy 1-877-219- 5775 WORK FROM HOME. Health industry. $1400 part- time, $4000 full-time month- ly. No experience required. Must be teachable. Training available. For more info email: herbavit@hotmail.com YEAR ROUND grounds maintenance company look- ing for crew foreman. MINI- MUM 3 YEARS EXPERI- ENCE, must be capable of independently running a 3-5 man crew following work or- ders and keeping to set hours. Resume plus driver abstract required. Benefi t package available. Call Mon- Fri 905-619-6761 or fax re- sume to 905-619-0788. Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING, Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905)723-9251 Skilled & Technical Help ARBORIST - A reputable tree company in Durham is looking for experienced tree climber, bucket truck experi- ence, D-licence and safety certifi c ates required. Call (905)432-1422 branchesservice@gmail.com AUTOMOTIVE TECHNI- CIAN Perform automotive maintenance and repairs. Complete inspections and in- put into the computer. Able to communicate with custom- ers. Good team player. We offer excellent benefi t s pack- age, RSP program and uni- forms. Email resume to: 534@activegreenross.com General Help Skilled & Technical Help Truck and Trailer Mechan- ics needed immediately, competitive wages and bene- fi t s available. Apply in per- son to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Drive., Oshawa. (905)721-2788 or fax resume: (905)721-0459. General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental GLEN HILL MARNWOOD LIFECARE CENTRE. re- quires a full time Director of Care/Staff Educator. Must hold current registration in good standing. Long term care experience. Fax Tracey Werheid at 905-623-4497, email twerheid@extendi- care.com General Help Hospital/Medical /Dental LEVEL II DENTAL ASSIST- ANTS required FT in Oshawa / Whitby region. Reception experience wel- come. Send resumes to assistindurham@gmail.com P-T, PHYSIOTHERAPY Re- ceptionist, experience pre- ferred. Please e-mail to info @northwhitbyphysio.com or fax resume to 905-665-8460. PT DENTAL RECEPTION- IST, for evenings, daytime & Saturdays for growing Whit- by offi ce. 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We are looking for the following positions for our Pickering Division. BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR ● Working Knowledge of brake press ● Ability to setup Hydraulic Brake Press ● Excellent communication skills written/oral ● Ability to work under pressure in a high pace environment ● Motivated Individual ● 2+ years in a manufacturing environment in a similar role preferred CNC TURRET/PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR Afternoon Shift ● Must be able to perform set ups, read blueprints ● Ability to change and set punching tools ● Minimum 2 years experience running CNC machines ● Excellent communication skills written/oral ● Ability to work under pressure in a high pace environment ● Motivated Individual ● Experience in the Aerospace industry an asset PRECISION SHEET METAL MECHANIC ● Set up, Adjust and Operate metal forming machines. ● Hands on experience with; brake presses as well as manual equipment including; Kick Press, Drill Press. ● Experience with Amada Press Brakes a must. ● 5 years + experience Qualifi ed applicants please send your resume with "Brake Press Operator" or "CNC Turret/Punch Press Operator" or "Precision Sheet Metal Mechanic" in the subject line to hr@noranco.com OPERATIONS MANAGER Commercial Electrical Contractor requires experienced, diversifi ed Electrician, with excellent computer and Project Management skills. Duties include staff supervision/ scheduling, quoting, materials ordering, client contact/sales. Resumes to: operationsmanager2011@hotmail.com New Home Sales Representative required for new community in Pickering. Minimum 3 years experience required. Must be able to work well independently and be well organized. Knowledge of computers and energy star important. Reliable transportation. Please forward resume to: newhomesgta@hotmail.ca GOLDEN GRIDDLE IS COMING HOME! After serving Oshawa for almost 30 years at he Oshawa Centre, Golden Griddle is planning ocation. t to re-open at a brand new downtown l We are offering an excellent franchise pportunity to the right applicant and the o chance to carry on a proud Oshawa tradition. Please contact us via the “Franchising” section rp.comof our website, www.goldengriddleco or contact us directly: nchising Golden Griddle Fra Tel: 416.609.2200 ext. 235 Fax: 416.609.2207 Email: j.moyer@goldengriddlecorp.com Skilled & Technical Help Lots & Acreages FARM LAND FOR RENT Clarington, 7 parcels of farm land for rent in the Clarington area, 2 of which contain farm residences. Tender packag- es will be available for pick up at 310 Highway 7, Green River beginning March 28, 2011 and must be returned on or before April 4, 2011. Please contact Jennifer at 905-472-7300 ext. 230 for further information. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI INDUSTRIAL BAY walking distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Stevenson/401 exit. High roll-up door, two air compressor, washrooms, parking includes all utilities. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). Also Storage Container available. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-3465. PICKERING offi ce space ground fl oor, parking, board room, 2 small rooms (offi ces) washroom and kitchenette included. April lst/sooner. Rent negotiable. Non smok- ing. (905)427-6282 STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space PROFESSIONAL OFFICES for lease, 100 yards from Oshawa Courthouse. Newly renovated, wheelchair ac- cessible, hardwood fl oors, alarm system, computer server room, parking, etc. Call (905)723-2004 Skilled & Technical Help Business OpportunitiesB STATE OF THE art 28' Chip Truck Trailer, 2 years old, must see to appreciate. Call for appointment to view at (905)448-9804. Serious in- quires only. Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com AVAILABLE, MORTGAGES up to 90% LTV. Refi nance now. 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Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca ONE BEDROOM apartment, downtown Oshawa. Full tub and shower, new fridge and stove. Recently renovated. Heat, hydro, water and park- ing inlcuded. $720. Available May lst. (289)928-0886 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA N.OSHAWA, LARGE 2-bed- room basement. Separate entrance, quiet neighbour- hood, 4pc bath, kitchen, in- ternet, parking. Utilities in- cluded. $900/mo, fi rst/last. Suit single working per- son/couple. April 1st/15th. No smoking/pets. (905)720- 2639 NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed May lst. Clean, family build- ing. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry fa- cilities. 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April 1st. $995.+ utilities, no smok- ing/pets. (905)683-9629 WESTNEY/HWY #2, 2-bed- room basement apartment. $930/mo inclusive. 4-appli- ances, side entrance, laun- dry. Clean, move in. First/last, references. Income source. 1-year lease. No pets/smoking. Immediate- ly/April 1st. (905)428-1428. WHITBY Brock/Dundas bright, quiet, newly renovat- ed 1 bedroom, small build- ing, ground fl oor, parking, laundry room, central loca- tion, no pets/smoking fi rst/last. $799/mth+hydro & parking. Call 416-438-4895 WHITBY central, immaculate 2 bedroom apts. $964+hy- dro. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. 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Next the Knights came away with a 4-1 win over the Pal Silver Knights from NY, with Ryan O’Reilly scoring all four goals for Ajax. In quarterfinal action Ajax maintained another shutout vic- tory for Munro with a score of 5-0 over the St. Mary’s Rock of Ontar- io. The semifinals were a hard fought battle against the Bramp- ton Battalion. Ajax came away victorious with a 4-3 finish with goals scored by Spencer Thorn (2), O’Reilly and Dylan Rivers. The Knights then faced Rich- mond Hill in the final game for the championship. With a score of 5-4, it was a close, hard fought game. Championship goals were scored by Spencer Thorn (2), Josh Fagan, Ryan Pim and Jake Row- land. The Knights are awaiting the OMHA finals, having swept Rich- mond Hill in semifinal play 3-0. Team members are Jessie Bain, Justin Munro, James O’Brien, Ben Welch, Dylan Rivers, Spen- cer Thorn, Gavin Jordan, Steven Murphy, Mitchell Taylor, Brad Benedetto, Jake Rowland, Chuck Joudrey, Ryan O’Reilly, Phil Kia- tipis, Josh Fagan, Tony Ruber and Ryan Pim. Greg Murphy coaches the team assisted by Paul Taylor, Johnston Miller, Frank O’Reilly and Len Fagan serves as trainer. HOCKEY Knights go undefeated to return as International Silver Stick champs SUBMITTED PHOTO NIAGARA FALLS -- The Ajax Knights Midget AE team won the International Silver Stick, beating Richmond Hill in the championship game. HOCKEY Dunlops disappointed with early playoff exit SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Though a few days have passed since the Whitby Dunlops were eliminated from the Major League Hockey play- offs, the bitter taste of a season cut short has yet to subside. After finishing first during the regular season, the Dun- lops were upset by the Norwood Vipers in round one, losing the series in six games and ending their hopes of an extended play- off run and appearance at the Allan Cup later this spring. “You never want to take for granted what you have even though you may finish first. If you finish first in the season, it doesn’t mean you’ll finish first in the playoff,” Dunlops coach Matt Armstrong noted on Tues- day, a few days after Whitby fell 4-3 in Game 6, ending its sea- son. “We never had that approach. We came in understanding that we’d have to play our best to win the series and it’s disappoint- ing that it turned out the way it did because we really feel like we were a stronger team. The bounces didn’t go our way.” Friday’s tale was one of two games. Before the second period was two minutes old, the Dun- lops looked up at the scoreboard and saw themselves trailing 3-0, staring elimination square in the eyes. 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